Grace McCurdy to keynote Washington County Royal Neighbors event
Mrs Grace McCurdy of Des Moines a supreme officer of Royal Neighbors of America will attend the Washington County convention at Wellman on May 18 as guest of honor. Seven camps in the county are Wellman Washington Ainsworth Riverside Kalona Brighton Rubio. The program features a school of instruction and class adoption with McCurdy as principal speaker.
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Grace McCurdy
Des Iowa
Supreme Managers
Royal Neighbors of America
Washington County
Wellman
McGurdy
Washington
Ainsworth
Riverside
Kalona
Brighton
Rubio
Disaster relief plan rejected in Washington
Representative Vin Harrington proposed a 100 million disaster relief fund to be lent to farmers via the Agriculture Department for droughts and other farm crises. He said the bill has no chance of passage this session after the department reversed support, citing new government economy.
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Washingston
INS
Vin Harrington
Department of Agriculture
Secretary of Agriculture
Herrington
Henry Wallace
Congress
Harrington
Long Hot Summer Ahead in Congress
In Washington on May 17 congressman Sam Rayburn said adjournment would be delayed with August 16 as a minimum. He noted the Capitol air cooling system under construction will not be completed before early fall.
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Washington
Congress
Roosevelt
Sam Rayburn
Texas
House
Capitol
Local Hospital Notes on Dying and Dismissals
Mrs Lowell Dodds died yesterday after a surgical procedure at the hospital. Roy Potterff of Birmingham and Robert Grobman of Moline were dismissed yesterday, while Joe Utterback of Ainsworth was discharged this morning.
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Lowell Dodds
Roy Potterff
Birmingham
Robert Grobman
Moline, al
Joe Utterback
Ainsworth
Washington News Roundup of Local Social and Business
Mrs. C A Ruebsam and her parents visited Des Moines at the Lloyd Robertson home where Mrs Robertson is Ruebsams daughter. Harold J Wilson and Edna Westen of Washington obtained a marriage license here Saturday. Loretta Kuguss opens a new Beauty Studio location over Crane Market. Dale Cole and wife welcome a nine pound son Richard Lee born Friday May 14. Mrs Padfield and Mrs Carter sisters from Chicago visit Mrs Carter. Miss Opal Griewe visited the Warren home. she recently moved to Fairfield opening Broadway Beauty Studio. Mrs McCleery and others plan to see Idiots Delight in Des Moines. Mr and Mrs RK L Badge maintain a vegetable garden for dinner. Mrs Aoine Howen of Roland, mother of Joe Duea, dies. Duea and Mrs Ferguson attend funeral in Roland. Mrs Ferguson and relatives from New York City plan to move to Los Angeles. Miss Jane Stewart visits Davenport parents. Nellie Trip to return from Sioux City after visiting brothers. Auctioneer F Macon notes local sale ads. LeRoy Pratt returns from Davenport after attending an agency sales meeting at Hotel Blackhawk with speaker Bill Chamberlin.
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Dale Cole
Havre
Richard Lee
Edna Bishop
Harry Bishop
Crawfordsville
Youths Admit Car Theft After Wreck Near Moline
Two youths confess to stealing a car after a crash west of town. They say Grobman drove from the lot while Ruttan claims he helped, as all three traveled toward Albia before returning to Moline. They also admit briefly robbing a Grandview gas attendant.
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Stan Kiesey
Richard A. Stewart
Kiesey
James Gildroy
Moline
Ruttan
Grobman
Albia
Ibia
Ruttans
Local social notes from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns
Local residents gathered and visited across several towns. Notable mentions include Mr. and Mrs. John J. Tokheim visiting Cedar Rapids from Cedar Rapids, Dr. A. K. Owen of Topeka arriving for a brotherly vacation with Dr. C. A. Owen, and Clara Faulkner along with Amy Meyers Virginia and Dean Haesig in Pella. Additional visits include Mrs. Clint McGee and her son Edward from St Paul visiting Edith Faris, Mrs. H. M. Lee and baby in town, Ernest Muller and family in Brighton with Mary Rotzinger, Marjorie Rotzinger graduating, Clara Riley returning to Kansas City after a visit, Ella Hinener returning to Chicago after staying with S. C. Simmering, and multiple Pettres, Peters, Simpson, and Hanna families visiting or traveling between Marengo Colfax Manchester Crawfordville Riverside and Washington.
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Myr
John J. Tokheim
Cedar Rapids
Esterday
J. A. Ostrus
Ostrus
A. K. Owen
Topeka
Kans
C. A. Owen
Clara Faulkner
Amys Meyers
Virginia
Dean Haesig
Pella
Clint McGee
Edward
St. Pauk Minn
Edith Faris
H. M. Lee
Baby
Aurora, In
J. O Sexton
Ernest Muiller
Brighton
Muillers
Mary Rotzinger
Millers
Marjorie Rotzinger
Clara Riley
Kansas City
S. Rothgehild
Ella Hinener
Rothschilds Attend Dav enport Funeral In Illinois Trip
Rothschild traveled to Davenport yesterday for the funeral of Abe Rothschild. Joe Falk and two daughters accompanied him. H P Bittinger and John Kramer of Polo Illinois visited Art Prall to see his bantam flock. Mr and Mrs D M Bridges of Muscatine visited Ruth and Edna Bridges. Thel Herr of South English shopped in Washington.
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Rothschild
Davenpor
Abe Rothschild
Joe Falk
Davenport
H. P. Bittinger
John Kramer
Polo, Ill
Art Prall
D. M. Bridges
Muscatine
Ruth
Edna Bridges
Washington
Bread From Barrel Of Flour Mends Loaves Count
A barrel of flour yields about 270 one pound loaves, making the supply stretch for ordinary baking needs. The estimate frames daily bread production and household consumption expectations.
Refreshments for Monday Night Meeting
Attendance urged for the Monday night session with large turnout expected. Ralph Minick of C GC coordinates refreshments and requests a strong showing at the event location.
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Ralph Minick
C. GC
Baffin Bay Named for Explorer William Baffin
The body of text notes Baffin Bay is named in honor of explorer William Baffin, recognizing his exploration legacy in Arctic waters. The account highlights the naming origin tied to his voyages and the bay’s geographical significance.
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Baffin Bay
Explorer
Williem Baffin
How All-Bean and All-Bran Help Constipation
An advising note extols Kellogg's All-Bean with milk or fruit three times daily to relieve constipation. It claims the cereal provides bulk and vitamin B, absorbs water to cleanse the intestines, and offers a safe food remedy rather than medicine.
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Battle Creek
Mrs Schmelzer of Wellman Dies After Illness
Mrs Sleary Schmelzer died at home in Wellman after a lingering illness. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2 pm in Wellman Methodist Church, Rev. Paul Hann officiating, burial in Wellman cemetery. She was born Matida Eckhardt August 28, 1863 in Muscatine County. She married Henry Schmelzer March 16, 1895 and was a member of the German Methodist church. Survived by husband two sons Joe and Les, daughter Mrs Beulan Rowe, three brothers Henry Will and George, three sisters Mrs Anna Herr Mrs Mary Von Hoehne and Mrs Sam Shafer.
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Wellman
Sleary Schmelzer
Wellman Methodist Church
Paul Hann
Wellman Cemetery
Matida Eckhardt
Henry Eckhardt
Muscatine County
Greene Center
Greene County
Yoyerra
Fietry Schmelzer
Leniier
German Methodist Church
Joe
Les Schmelzer
Beulan Rowe
Henry
Will
George
Wellmen
Anna Herr
Marry von Hoehoene
Sam Shafer
Kinross
Carnival company moves show to Atlantic Iowa opening day
The West Brothers carnival finished a Washington engagement under Legion auspices Saturday night and moved to Atlantic Iowa for today's opening. Weather kept crowds smaller than expected but the Legion post secured a sizeable sum for post expenses through guarantees.
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West Brothers Carnival
Washington
Legion
Atlantic
Iowa
Legion Post
Y M C A Board Dinner With Cedar Rapids Officials
Y M C A board members are invited to Cedar Rapids for a dinner and meeting with ten other associations. About two carloads from Washington will attend. The national president and several other national officers are expected.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
Must Keep Busy Book Quote Warns Against Vanity
Uncle Eben counsels that study must build real work ethic not arrogance. He says learning without effort leads to looking wise and acting haughty, misusing education as a badge rather than a duty. The remark underscores a practical, humble view of self-improvement.
Dublin bombing marks anti coronation protest in Ireland
During London coronation celebrations for King George VI Ireland staged an anti coronation demonstration. The event featured the bombing of the statue of King George II in Dublin.
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London
George VI
Ireland
King George II
Dublin
Immunizing Dates Set at Riverside
Dr E L Walsh Riverside health unit director announces immunization afternoons May 21 25 and 28 for diphtheria and smallpox at Riverside offices. Treatments offered to pupils in public and parochial schools and to adults and re school age children. Fee set at one dollar as in county towns.
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E. L. Walsh
Envutty Health Unit
Riverside
Riverside Physicians
Author of Woman Hating Will Buried Father in Manchester
T M Zink the author of a controversial will that left a $50 000 estate for a woman less library has been reburied in Manchester Iowa beside his first wife whom he cut off without a cent A daughter Mrs Margaret Becker of Los Angeles California who received only five dollars was present at the ceremony
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Manchester
Iowa
T. M. Zink
Margaret Becker
Los Angeles
Cal
Two Wounded by Shotgun Blast in Clinton Home
In Clinton Iowa Maude O'Brien 46 was shot and seriously wounded early today by a shotgun blast through a kitchen window. Melvin Swift a roomer at her home was also injured Greenwaldt 65 a car penter was arrested on attempted murder charge.
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Clinton
Iowa
Maude O'Brien
Melvin Swift
Greenwaldt
Will directs disinterment and long trust for Zink estate
The will, contested on grounds of Zink's insanity, ordered the disinterment of attorney Zink's body buried in Lemurs Louisiana where he died seven years ago. It stipulates the estate be held in trust for 75 years until reaching 400000 dollars then be spent for the specified purposes.
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Zink
Lemurs
Four Burned in Gas Stove Explosion
A gas stove exploded at the home of Mrs. James Guthrie in Wapello causing injuries to four people. Mrs Guthrie suffered the most severe burns and was taken to a Burlington hospital. Victims include Mrs. Leslie Rogers of Nebraska City Nebraska Theodore Guwarl of Corydon and Mrs. Claude Barthlow.
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Wapello
James Guthrie
Burlington
Leslie Rogers
Nebraska City
Nebr
Theodore Guwarl
Corydon
Claude Barthlow
Women restricted at the library over books and authors
A historical notice describes a library with policies denying admission to women and excluding books by women authors or on feminine topics, highlighting exclusionary practices of the time.
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Womaniows Library
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Jewel Carris
John Lemmon
John
Lemmon
S.E. Corner Square
Duke of Windsor
Wallis Warfield
Chateau de Cande
Monts
France
C. A. Ruebsam
R. W. Kephert
Des Moines
Lloyd Robertson
Robertson
Ruebsam
Mr. Robertson
Younger
Continental Beauty Salon
Harold J. Wilson
Edna Westen
Loretta Kug
Uss
Marcels
Crane
Marie. Huntley
Betty Kain
Keota
Opal Griewe
Lewis Warren
Miss Griewe
Mrs. Warren
Pairfield
Broadway
Richard MecCleery
Harry Simpson
Maynard Browh
T. R. Phillipe
Templeman
Leland Morrison
J. M. Lloyd
Manton Hebner
Misa Clarice Meek
Lynn Fontaine
Alfred Luut
Shrine Auditorium
RK. L. Badge
Aoine Howen
Roland
Joe Duea
Washington Junior High School
Duea
Kew
Joan Ferguson
New York City
Calif
R. L. Livingston
Mrs. Ferguson
Mr. Livingston
W. A. Gibson
Jane Stewart
Fred L. Stewart
Schmidt Brothers
Nellie Tripp Ia
Sioux City
Macon
Black
Heu
LeRoy Pratt
Mr. Pratt
Hotel Blackhawk
Bill Chamberlin
Illinois
Stewart
Minois
Grandview
Anamosa
Fairfield
Keister & Son
KR. A. Hender
K.P. Noticr
Wellan
Carnival Company
Eben
Philip Possiel
Hettinger
New York
Amelia
Peppst
South End
Tan
Ean
Jar
East End Grocery
Elase
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